There ys no solas undyr hevene Of al that a man may nevene That shuld a man so moche glew As a gode womman that loveth trew.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The passage suggests there is no true happiness in heaven without a man's need, but a good woman who loves truly will cause a man to flourish.
- In plain terms
- A faithful woman's love helps a man thrive.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek genuine love to grow personally.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is personal growth possible without a partner?
- How does love influence flourishing?
Another view
It assumes a man's dependence on a woman's love.
More from Robert Mannyng
No thyng ys to man so dere As wommanys love yn gode manere. A gode womman is mannys blys.
Permalink to quote #3 And thy traveyle shalt thou sone ende, For to thy long home sone shalt thou wende.
Permalink to quote #5 He felle dede doun colde as ony stone.
Permalink to quote #2
Related quotes
Perfect love is rare indeed - for to be a lover will require that you continually have the subtlety of the very wise, the flexibility of the child, the sensiti…
Leo BuscagliaLeo Buscaglia quote #74 When I met Vanessa, I was still drifting. But being with her has just blown me away and made me a better man. Ten years ago I never would have believed in the …
Johnny DeppJohnny Depp quote #83 It's afterwards you realize that the feeling of happiness you had with a man didn't neccesarily prove that you loved him.
Marguerite DurasMarguerite Duras quote #1